Culture: Romania: Transylvanian Dreams and Dracula Nightmares

Culture: Romania: Transylvanian Dreams and Dracula Nightmares

by Stephanie Block In a word: Radu. Our guide, with his encyclopedic knowledge, passion for history, and unwavering energy, made the difference between a great trip and a once-in-a-lifetime one. Amidst the lackluster cuisine (who knew there was so much schnitzel in Transylvania?), shabby 3-star hotels (except Hotel Dracula of course!!) and hotter-than-three-hells weather in…

Crawling Down Cahuenga: Tom Waits’ Los Angeles

Crawling Down Cahuenga: Tom Waits’ Los Angeles

  If you can’t catch one of Tom Waits’ concerts this summer, you can still get an exclusive peak into his mysterious past and relive all of his shenanigans and adventures in Los Angeles- without the risk of getting arrested! Esotouric, the L.A. tour bus company, has designed Crawling Down Cahuenga: Tom Waits’ Los Angeles,…

Sip Wine From One of the World’s Top 100 Wineries!

Sip Wine From One of the World’s Top 100 Wineries!

Recently named one of Wine and Spirits’ “Top 100 Wineries” in the world, Beckmen Vineyards of Los Olivos, CA, is the ultimate destination for wine-lovers in or near Santa Barbara County (or anywhere!). Founded in 1994, Beckmen Vineyards produces estate-grown wines with a strong emphasis on the importance of biodynamics, contributing not only to the…

Sip, Drink, Sip, Eat, Sip, Sleep ::Woodinville, Wa. part 1

Sip, Drink, Sip, Eat, Sip, Sleep ::Woodinville, Wa. part 1

Here are some of the highlights of my visit: Sip, Drink. The stately Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington State’s oldest winery, and is recognized for its award-winning Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling and Cabernet. It was even voted “American Winery of the Year 2004″ by Wine Enthusiast magazine. Stop in for a guided tour, a choice of…